LETTER: Business owner's commitment to customers, community is exemplary

Wednesday

Jan 22, 2014 at 3:55 AM

As a resident from Belding, and someone who didn't used to frequent the Belding Party Store; I have been very impressed with the growth in customer service and the willingness to help keep customers safe.

Heather JacksonBelding

As a resident from Belding, and someone who didn't used to frequent the Belding Party Store; I have been very impressed with the growth in customer service and the willingness to help keep customers safe.

Recently, I spoke with Sam Mason, as if he was my friend, and before he took over the store, I had no idea who he was.

When I saw him, I told him I thought it was a great thing delivering goods on New Year's Eve on a night when citizens are known to not be safe on the roads. His statement to me was, "It's just the right thing to do."

He then explained to me about how, by doing this he can keep more people safe, and that these aren't just his customers, they are residents of a city he cares for, his friends. That type of commitment, to the level of compassion, and willingness to do his part in keeping his community safe. That is great!

People like this are what bring back fond memories of communities in our past.